Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks at a press conference in Anchorage on April 9, 2020. (Courtesy photo | Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks at a press conference in Anchorage on April 9, 2020. (Courtesy photo | Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)
Patrons wait outside a cannabis business in Juneau on Monday, March 30, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
Patrons wait outside a cannabis business in Juneau on Monday, March 30, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
Governor wants to reopen state, cities want data
Governor wants to reopen state, cities want data
Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks at a press conference in Anchorage on Friday, April 10, 2020. (Courtesy photo | Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks at a press conference in Anchorage on Friday, April 10, 2020. (Courtesy photo | Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)
Dunleavy wants to get economy going again, slowly and safely
Dunleavy wants to get economy going again, slowly and safely
Federal money comes with lots of strings attached
Federal money comes with lots of strings attached
State plans to lift restrictions on elective surgeries

State plans to lift restrictions on elective surgeries

The governor announced the decision Monday.

State plans to lift restrictions on elective surgeries
Lifting health mandates could lead to virus ‘rebound’

Lifting health mandates could lead to virus ‘rebound’

A quick return to business as usual could cause a significant uptick in the number of COVID-19 cases if not done properly, modeling from the… Continue reading

Lifting health mandates could lead to virus ‘rebound’
State to use hotels, dorms to quarantine homeless

State to use hotels, dorms to quarantine homeless

Decision allows state to receive FEMA support.

State to use hotels, dorms to quarantine homeless
In this March 12, 2020, photo, Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks in Wilmington, Del. Biden has won the Alaska Democrats’ party-run presidential primary, defeating Sen. Bernie Sanders on Saturday, April 11, days after Sanders suspended his campaign. (AP Photo | Matt Rourke, File)

Biden beats Sanders to win Alaska Democratic primary

Joe Biden has won the Alaska Democrats’ party-run presidential primary, beating Sen. Bernie Sanders days after Sanders suspended his campaign. Biden beat Sanders Saturday 55.3%… Continue reading

In this March 12, 2020, photo, Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks in Wilmington, Del. Biden has won the Alaska Democrats’ party-run presidential primary, defeating Sen. Bernie Sanders on Saturday, April 11, days after Sanders suspended his campaign. (AP Photo | Matt Rourke, File)
Courtesy photo | Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy                                 Alaska Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne Zink speaks at a press conference in Anchorage on March 23, 2020.
Courtesy photo | Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy                                 Alaska Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne Zink speaks at a press conference in Anchorage on March 23, 2020.
Peter Segall | Juneau Empire                                 The playground at Harborview Elementary School remains empty on Friday, April 10, 2020.
Peter Segall | Juneau Empire                                 The playground at Harborview Elementary School remains empty on Friday, April 10, 2020.
Dunleavy says schools will remain closed through end of the school year
Dunleavy says schools will remain closed through end of the school year
Trump declares coronavirus disaster for Alaska

Trump declares coronavirus disaster for Alaska

Officials say Trump ordered federal assistance to help efforts in areas affected by COVID-19.

Trump declares coronavirus disaster for Alaska
Dunleavy defends including abortion on list of postponed procedures
Dunleavy defends including abortion on list of postponed procedures
City officials wary of promise of federal funds
City officials wary of promise of federal funds
A group of mostly Republican lawmakers gather on the steps of the Capitol building for an anti-abortion rally on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020. Health guidelines released by the state Tuesday say abortions can be delayed amid virus concerns. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire File)

State says abortions can be delayed amid virus concerns

The state lists surgical abortion as something that can be postponed.

A group of mostly Republican lawmakers gather on the steps of the Capitol building for an anti-abortion rally on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020. Health guidelines released by the state Tuesday say abortions can be delayed amid virus concerns. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire File)
Gov looks to federal funds to fill gaps in budget
Gov looks to federal funds to fill gaps in budget
State is stocking up on supplies, preparing for spike in cases
State is stocking up on supplies, preparing for spike in cases
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, talks with reporters following a Republican policy lunch on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, March 19, 2020. Murkowski was among a group of lawmakers who wrote a letter to President Donald Trump asking federal money be allocated quickly and in a way that respects tribal sovereignty. (AP Photo | Susan Walsh)
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, talks with reporters following a Republican policy lunch on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, March 19, 2020. Murkowski was among a group of lawmakers who wrote a letter to President Donald Trump asking federal money be allocated quickly and in a way that respects tribal sovereignty. (AP Photo | Susan Walsh)